Crafting great narrative is
not just my career
-- it's my calling.
What I do is sacred work.
In addition to my "official assignment," my support spans many additional roles, too: confidante, surgeon, word assassin, sherpa, cheerleader, therapist, doula, vault manager, motivator, validator, ideator and collaborator.
Hiring me provides creative insurance, structural excellence, and some may say, anxiety outsourcing.
Whatever you need, I'm here for you. Here are some of the ways to work with me.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING ● BOOK DOCTORING ● KEYNOTE DEVELOPMENT
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is an author’s #1 asset in creating a successful book and elevating it into a best seller. It is the ultimate validation of your idea, execution, and path forward.
What I do for you:
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Validate the material’s core message.
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Confirm the reader’s journey matches your ideal reader.
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Identify where the structure, organization, and flow can better align.
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Provide inline notes on your manuscript.
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Address your questions and concerns.
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Design your roadmap forward and confirm your next steps.
Book Doctoring
If you’ve reached your limit, have competing priorities, are burned out, or just don’t enjoy writing, it’s time for some book Rx. In this capacity, I implement the changes laid out in the developmental pass for you. This ensures the preservation of your voice while moving the project forward on an accelerated timeline.
What I do for you:
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Finesse your core message and reader journey.
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Confirm your ideal reader and align the material with his or her needs.
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Implement the agreed core message as a consistent, cohesive theme.
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Re-structure and re-align chapters.
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Assess length, relevance and tone of supporting research and stories.
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Review and align your personal connection and story.
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Perform a final review for structure, cohesion, and referability.
Keynote Development
I can help you capitalize on your unique strengths and minimize or pinch-hit in areas that are holding you back from achieving your full editorial, publishing, and stage potential.
What I do for you:
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Review or create script/manuscript outlines or excerpts.
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Review the alignment or re-alignment of fundamentals to your audience.
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Lead virtual or live meetings to discuss your business and creative goals.
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Collaborate on your script hot spots.
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Coaching and ideation on your intro, closing, stories or sections.
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Ideate and align your core marketing assets with your offerings.
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Provide supportive notes on how to further clarify or elevate the work.
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Rehearsal support.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“She is fast and fearless on the page. Kristina is a badass at what she does.”
Valerie Plame, Former CIA Operative, Author, "Fair Game"
“Kristina is a visionary who gets the whole picture. She helped keep my book in motion from concept to the first draft, edits to completion. When she offers support or suggestions, it’s so constructive. She was my cheerleader and co-pilot on the sometimes-lonely path of a writer!”
Catherine DeMonte
Author, Psychotherapist, Creator of Abundance Circles
The upfront work that KP did to know my work and style paid off in a big way. It helped create a trusting and collaborative relationship leading me to stretch myself in a way that still felt like me. The result was a stronger opening that gave me greater comfort and confidence and more stage side leads.
KP helped me transform my book into a keynote speech, several TEDx talk outlines, and a slate of marketing posts.
Ellen Connelly Taaffe,
Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management and
Director of Women’s Leadership Programming
Talks: You Are More Ready Than You Think / Courage Comes First
Kristina is heaven sent!
She helped me script and rehearse a delicate story and a poignant talk for a discerning audience.
That talk received such positive reviews that I now speak inside and outside the U.S. on diversity and inclusion in aquatic sports, hoping to transform the landscape of opportunity for future divers.
Diane Maiese,
NCAA Diving Champion, 5X Atlantic 10 Diving Coach of the Year, International Diving Judge, CEO Dive RVA nonprofit, Founder Building Diver City, Owner Dive RVA Team
KP is a valuable creative partner who helps you through the process of developing and shining the rough diamond you brought to the partnership.
She is a positive force who helped me gain confidence in bringing my audacious and creative ideas to life.
Katie Rasoul,
Chief Awesome Officer at
Team Awesome
Talk: Work. Woman.
[A Performance Keynote]
Kristina’s deep well of experience sparks fresh angles I’d never considered and primes my creativity to flow.
Her flexible, judgment-free coaching lets me show up fully—she follows my abstract tangents with ease and models the same courageous strength she encourages in others.
Dr. Krista Leh,
CEO, Resonance Education
Subject: Social Emotional Learning Integration
Lindsay Prendergast,
Chief Learning Officer, All Points Education Consulting, LLC
Talk: Habits of Resilient Leaders
As a first-time keynote speaker, I didn’t realize how different writing and speaking truly are—until I worked with Kristina. Her coaching unlocked my ability to craft a clear, compelling narrative while truly connecting with my audience.
She guided me through everything: structure, delivery, pacing, even mindset. Kristina’s approach made the entire process not only manageable, but empowering. If you’re preparing for your first big stage, there’s no better guide than Kristina Paider.
CLIENT BOOKS
CLIENT RESEARCH
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